Contact Lenses | Dagenham & Woodford

Contact Lenses

Contact Lens Information

Everyone chooses to wear contact lenses for many different reasons. For some, contact lenses

replace their spectacles for everyday wear, while others enjoy the flexibility of wearing

contact lenses sometimes, e.g. for sports, socially or on holiday.

Benefits of wearing Contact Lenses

Throughout the years there have been great improvements in the contact lens designs. With the development of new contact lens materials we are improving the fit and comfort of contact lenses. With the advent of daily disposable, astigmatic and multifocal contact lenses, there are now lenses to suit almost every wearer whether it is disposable, re-usable or a specially designed bespoke lens. Some of the pros are:

• Comfort

• Easy to use

• Improved confidence

• Convenient for daily wear, occasional wear or even overnight

• Freedom from spectacles

• Cosmetically attractive

• All round field of view

• Safe for sports

• Don't steam up

• Wear in the rain

Thinking about wearing contact lenses for the first time?

The first step is to find out about the type of lens that may be suitable for you.

This depends on many factors including:

• Your prescription

• How often you want to wear your lenses

• Your occupation and work environment

• Your tear film and eye sensitivity

First of all, we’ll do a full eye examination to find your prescription and to check that your eyes are healthy, followed by a specific contact lens fitting. During the fitting, you will wear diagnostic contact lenses to check your suitability for contact lens wear. Further checks of your eyes and tear film help to assess the most suitable type of lens for your personal needs.

At Care Optics, you are not committed to purchase lenses at your initial visit - if you decide lenses are not for you, you will simply pay for your eye examination and the initial fitting fee. However, if you get on well at the initial fitting, we will teach you how to handle and care for the contacts, so that you can take some home to try. After a follow-up appointment, a few days later, we can then go ahead and order lenses for you.

How much will my lenses cost?

The cost of your lenses depends on which type better fits your lifestyle. Whether you want to

wear your lenses every day or just for sports, we have the right lenses for you.

As an independent practitioner, we can source our lenses from all manufacturers. You choose whether you want to

buy lenses only or as part of our Direct Debit Scheme with full professional cover, a monthly direct debit payment.

Most patients choose our Direct Debit Scheme with full professional cover because it spreads the cost, includes all your contact lens

check-ups, retinal photography and free replacement lenses if damaged. You also get great discounts on spectacles and sunglasses.

Please call or email us with your details and we can quote you for lenses only or supply with full professional cover.

What’s new in Contact Lenses

As independent, Care Optics is able to fit any brand of contact lens. This is great for you, because it

means that we can ensure that you get the best possible contact lens to suit you.

Cooper Contact Lens Products

Avaira family

Monthly replacement schedule, Soft and flexible for a variety of needs, Silicone hydrogel material + UV blocking*, Naturally wettable so you're less likely to need additional wetting drop
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Biofinity family

Monthly replacement schedule, Lenses stay moist and comfortable, Naturally wettable so you're less likely to need additional wetting drops
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Clariti 1 day family

Nearsighted or farsighted. Astigmatism or presbyopia. Get the healthy advantages of a silicone hydrogel, daily disposable contact lens.
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MyDay family

Today’s lifestyles demand high performance contact lenses to match.
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Proclear family

12 hours or more of comfort with 96% hydration, Designed to address discomfort from dry eyes, High-performing hydrogel for dependable vision performance.
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Misight

The first soft disposable contact lenses proven to slow the progression of short-sightedness (myopia) in children. Misight corrects short-sightedness so children enjoy clear, spectacle-free vision.